Strategic capitalism : the new economic strategy for winning the capitalist cold war / Richard D'Aveni.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

D'Aveni, Richard A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Capitalism--History--21st century.

Capitalism.

Capitalism--Political aspects--United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxxii, 303 p. ) ill. ;

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

New economic strategy for winning the capitalist Cold War

Place of Publication:

New York : McGraw-Hill, [2012]

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"The United States and its economic allies are under attack by a force unlike any they have ever faced. China and other emerging nations are competing for markets around the world using their own versions of capitalism--and, thus far, they are winning handily. In Strategic Capitalism, one of the world's leading authorities on global business strategy, Richard D'Aveni, describes how the "economic cold war" began, how it is being played out now, and how the West can change the course of events in its favor. Brilliantly conceived--

sure to ignite passions on both sides of the political aisle--Strategic Capitalism calls for an end to the economic idealism that dominates the national dialog. It also calls for a cold, hard focus on reality, which is this: government-managed capitalist systems consistently outmaneuver and outperform the traditional laissez-faire capitalism of the West. With refreshing levels of thoroughness, knowledge, and detachment, D'Aveni describes the competitive landscape today. These are the facts: The world's best competitors--with China in the lead--have adopted elements of managed capitalism, in which government and businesses work together toward a single aim. China's objective is clear--to displace the United States as the world's economic leader by becoming the global rule maker. ; If the West does not act soon, it stands to lose everything it holds most dear: financial prosperity, economic freedom, geopolitical power, national security, and even democratic values.

This is disruptive innovation on a global scale. But instead of companies using breakthrough products and brands to gain market share, nations are devising "game-changing" economic systems to seize influence over--and beyond--the global economy. Bleak as the situation may be, D'Aveni contends that the West can reverse the trends currently tilting the global balance of power. In order to meet the challenges of the future, America must revisit long-held assumptions about economics and economies, seriously consider radical alternative policies, and embrace the concept of Strategic Capitalism."--Publisher's website.

Contents:

Competing capitalisms : hypercompetition and the disruption of superpowers

Combining capitalisms : comparative advantage and capitalist systems

Controlling capitalist systems : at home and abroad

Capturing other capitalist nations : the struggle for strategic supremacy and economic spheres of influence

Rebalancing ambitions, resources, and threats : constant reallocation to prevent overstretch, financial paralysis or collapse

Reinventing capitalism : constant rejuvenation and revolution of capitalist systems

Re-energizing the capitalist system : constant proactive strategy to seize the initiative

Restructuring the world economic order : constant struggle for economic leadership or influence.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-283) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9786613813145

9781282242029

1282242024

9780071781176

007178117X

OCLC:

1024280282